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Sgt Ber Leetch says people should be aware of this scam and only take out a loan from well-established and reputable financial institutions.
GARDAI have moved to warn members of the public about a new ‘loan scam’ which has been identified in recent weeks.
In one case a woman, aged in her 50s, submitted an online application to a lending company seeking a loan of €3,000.
“This company requested that she send €160 before they release her loan. The lady did this but unfortunately this company would appear to be a fraudulent company and the lady never received her loan,” said Sergeant Ber Leetch.
“Under no circumstances would a reputable lending institution ask for a sum of money to be forwarded before a loan would be released,” added the divisional crime prevention officer.
Gardai say people should be aware of this scam and only take out a loan from well-established and reputable financial institutions.
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